{"id":150722,"date":"2026-08-23T19:49:38","date_gmt":"2026-08-23T23:49:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=150722"},"modified":"2026-08-23T19:49:38","modified_gmt":"2026-08-23T23:49:38","slug":"holiday-cookie-trail-returns-after-3000-success-bringing-sweet-treats-and-holiday-shopping-to-the-west-end","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=150722","title":{"rendered":"Holiday Cookie Trail Returns After $3,000 Success, Bringing Sweet Treats and Holiday Shopping to the West End"},"content":{"rendered":"

100% of Every $30 Ticket Directly Benefits Local Veterans<\/strong><\/p>\n

WEST END OF MONROE COUNTY, PA<\/strong>\u00a0The Holiday Cookie Trail is returning for the holiday season after a successful inaugural event in July raised approximately\u00a0$3,000 for local veterans in need<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The Holiday Cookie Trail will take place\u00a0Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.<\/strong>, giving shoppers an opportunity to explore local businesses throughout the West End of Monroe County, enjoy holiday cookies and get a jump start on their holiday shopping, all while supporting local veterans.<\/p>\n

Tickets are\u00a0$30 per person<\/strong>, and\u00a0100% of ticket sales directly benefit local veterans through the VALOR Clinic Foundation.<\/strong><\/p>\n

One Ticket. More Than 15 Stops. Plenty of Cookies.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The adventure begins at the\u00a0VALOR Food Pantry<\/strong>, located at\u00a01134 Old Route 115 in Saylorsburg<\/strong>, where participants will receive what they need to begin their Cookie Trail.<\/p>\n

The $30 ticket includes\u00a0at least one cookie at every participating stop<\/strong>, with more than\u00a015 local businesses and vendors<\/strong>\u00a0expected to participate.<\/p>\n

There is no additional purchase required to enjoy the cookies.\u00a0Your prepaid $30 Cookie Trail ticket gets you at least one cookie at each stop.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Participants can also browse and shop at the participating businesses along the way, making the event a fun and unique way to tackle some holiday shopping while supporting local businesses.<\/p>\n

A Proven Community Success<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Holiday Cookie Trail is not starting from scratch. The first Cookie Trail, held on\u00a0July 25, 2026<\/strong>, was a hit with the community and raised approximately\u00a0$3,000<\/strong>, directly benefiting local veterans in need.<\/p>\n

Participating stops on the July trail included\u00a0Klingel\u2019s Farm Market, Gould\u2019s Produce, Heckman Orchards, Life is Good Chiropractic, Coleman Insurance, Mama\u2019s Donuts, Sauce West End, Label Shopper, One Woman\u2019s Junk, Nibor\u2019s Coffee and Big Creek Vineyard<\/strong>, among others.<\/p>\n

The overwhelming response to the summer event inspired organizers to bring the Cookie Trail back for the holiday season.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe July Cookie Trail was such a great experience for everyone involved that we knew we had to bring it back,\u201d organizers said. \u201cThis time, we\u2019re adding a holiday shopping component and giving people another fun way to support local businesses while helping veterans in our community.\u201d<\/p>\n

A Holiday Tradition in the Making<\/strong><\/p>\n

With more than 15 stops planned throughout the West End, the Holiday Cookie Trail is designed to be more than simply a cookie collection. It is an opportunity to discover local businesses, find unique holiday gifts, spend time with friends and family and make a direct impact on veterans who need assistance.<\/p>\n

All of the $30 ticket proceeds go directly to support local veterans through the VALOR Clinic Foundation.<\/strong><\/p>\n

EVENT DETAILS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Holiday Cookie Trail Fundraiser for VALOR<\/strong><\/p>\n

Saturday, November 21, 2026<\/strong>
\n11 a.m. to 3 p.m.<\/strong>
\nTrail begins at:<\/strong>
\nVALOR Food Pantry<\/strong>
\n1134 Old Route 115
\nSaylorsburg, PA 18353<\/p>\n

Tickets: $30 per person<\/strong><\/p>\n

More than 15 stops<\/strong>\u00a0throughout the West End of Monroe County
\nAt least one cookie at every stop is included with your ticket<\/strong>
\nHoliday shopping at participating local businesses<\/strong>
\n100% of ticket sales directly benefits local veterans<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tickets are available online at:\u00a0<\/strong>https:\/\/valorclinic.org\/events\/valors-holiday-cookie-trail-fundraiser-11-21-26<\/a><\/p>\n

Come for the Cookies. Stay for the Shopping. Give Back to Veterans.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Organizers encourage residents to grab their tickets, bring their friends and family, and spend November 21 exploring the West End while enjoying some holiday sweetness.<\/p>\n

One ticket can make a difference, and this holiday season, every cookie comes with a purpose.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Information provided to TVL by:
\nSierra Lefurgy<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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